The sharpness of the boundary of the shadow of an object is determined by the

The sharpness of the boundary of the shadow of an object is determined by the
  • A.
    intensity of light striking the object
  • B.
    rays of light passing through the object
  • C.
    nature of the object
  • D.
    opacity of the object
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation

The sharpness of the boundary of the shadow of an object is determined by the rays of light passing through the object. The smaller the rays passing through , that is from a point source, the more sharp the shadow becomes, but the more the rays, that is rays from a large source, the more blurred the shadow becomes.

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